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Tennessee Sen. Katrina Robinson

A member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tennessee Sen. Katrina Robinson (D-Memphis) said the shooting particularly impacted her.

"The city of Memphis has again lost one of its own at the hands of those charged to protect us. Last night’s incident adds a huge weight to the shoulders of us in government who fight to both protect the peace and justice of those we represent and to support the system we entrust to facilitate peace and justice. This cannot go on any longer," Robinson said in a long statement Thursday afternoon.

She urged the FBI, the TBI and MPD to lead a transparent and thorough investigation into the fatal shooting.

"People are hurt and angry, and the only way we can heal is for us to see accountability and swift justice. To the Memphis community: We are no stranger to mourning," she said. "Let’s talk, as a community, about how we want to move forward to rectify this amassing rift between law enforcement and citizens. Let’s resolve what has to be done so that we don’t lose another one of our own in such inexplicable, inhumane actions of authorities."

Lt. Gov. McNally

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally said he was "extremely disturbed" by the situation in Memphis.

"Lawlessness like this cannot and will not be tolerated in the state of Tennessee. Attacks on police and firefighters have become far too common in our nation. No matter what the circumstances of the shooting last night, this kind of indiscriminate violence and mayhem is an unacceptable response," McNally said in a tweet.

Attacks on police and firefighters have become far too common in our nation. No matter what the circumstances of the shooting last night, this kind of indiscriminate violence and mayhem is an unacceptable response.

He referenced reports from Memphis Police, who provided crowd control that evening, indicating more than two dozen police officers and several journalists on the scene were tear gassed or suffered minor injuries.

"My thoughts are with the police officers and journalists injured last night. My deepest thanks to all the first responders who helped restore the peace," he said.

U.S. Sen Marsha Blackburn

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Memphis Police officers monitor the scene of unrest following shooting that involved U.S. Marshals that resulted in the death of Brandon Webber in Frayser on June 12, 2019. Brad Vest / The Commercial Appeal

Memphis Police officers monitor the scene of unrest following shooting that involved U.S. Marshals that resulted in the death of Brandon Webber in Frayser on June 12, 2019. Brad Vest / The Commercial Appeal

Memphis Police officers monitor the scene of unrest following shooting that involved U.S. Marshals that resulted in the death of Brandon Webber in Frayser on June 12, 2019. Brad Vest / The Commercial Appeal

Memphis Police officers monitor the scene of unrest following shooting that involved U.S. Marshals that resulted in the death of Brandon Webber in Frayser on June 12, 2019. Brad Vest / The Commercial Appeal

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn thanked the MPD, the TBI and the U.S. Marshals for their work to contain the "riots" on Wednesday evening.

"I am closely following the situation and continue to receive updates from the TBI. . My prayers are with the officers who suffered injuries and the people of Memphis," she said in an amended statement.

Thank you to the Memphis Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Marshals for their work to contain the riots and keep the people of Memphis safe. My prayers are with the officers who suffered injuries and the people of Memphis.